Toyota Land Cruiser Problems by Year
NHTSA has 202 owner complaints and 15 safety recalls on file for the Toyota Land Cruiser, across 26 model years (1995–2021). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (25). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
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Toyota Land Cruiser years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Land Cruiser year: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 Land Cruiser: 25 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1999 Land Cruiser: 23 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1997 Land Cruiser: 17 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2021 Land Cruiser: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2014 Land Cruiser: 2 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2015 Land Cruiser: 2 complaints, 4 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Toyota Land Cruiser problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 31 | 13 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 | 11 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 23 | 13 | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 22 | 10 | 3 |
| Structure | 20 | 9 | 1 |
| Power Train | 19 | 11 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 10 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 11 | 7 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 6 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 8 | 1 |
| Tires | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Equipment | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Toyota Land Cruiser model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Land Cruiser | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2019 Land Cruiser | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2018 Land Cruiser | 4 | 2 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2017 Land Cruiser | 4 | 1 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2016 Land Cruiser | 4 | 3 | — | Seats | |
| 2015 Land Cruiser | 2 | 4 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2014 Land Cruiser | 2 | 4 | — | Power Train | |
| 2013 Land Cruiser | 6 | 2 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2012 Land Cruiser | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2011 Land Cruiser | 4 | 5 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2010 Land Cruiser | 3 | 6 | — | Engine | |
| 2009 Land Cruiser | 6 | 7 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2008 Land Cruiser | 8 | 5 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2007 Land Cruiser | 3 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2006 Land Cruiser | 9 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2005 Land Cruiser | 9 | 3 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2004 Land Cruiser | 5 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2003 Land Cruiser | 10 | 1 | — | Unknown or Other | More complaints than other years |
| 2002 Land Cruiser | 12 | 0 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2001 Land Cruiser | 9 | 0 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2000 Land Cruiser | 25 | 0 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1999 Land Cruiser | 23 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1998 Land Cruiser | 16 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1997 Land Cruiser | 17 | 0 | — | Equipment | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1996 Land Cruiser | 12 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1995 Land Cruiser | 8 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Land Cruiser years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1996 (12), 1997 (17), 1998 (16), 1999 (23), 2000 (25), 2002 (12) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Land Cruiser year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Toyota Land Cruiser?
Service Brakes, with 31 complaints across 13 model years.
How many recalls does the Toyota Land Cruiser have?
15 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.